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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section I.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Aristotle, why do good poets sometimes write stories using episodic plots?
(a) For the challenge.
(b) Because episodic plots are considered more interesting.
(c) They never write stories using episodic plots.
(d) To showcase their skills in contests.

2. Aristotle explains that tragedy is not only concerned with the depiction of just any action, but of actions that inspire what?
(a) Happiness.
(b) Resentment.
(c) Pity.
(d) Anger.

3. Aristotle asserts that men who find poetry very attractive find great pleasure in what?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Eating.
(c) Learning.
(d) Cleaning.

4. How does Aristotle differentiate poetry from prose?
(a) Prose uses pictures and music.
(b) Poetry uses language alone.
(c) They are the same.
(d) Poetry uses rhythm in the form of meter.

5. What does Aristotle identify as the most essential element of tragedy?
(a) Irony.
(b) Character.
(c) Plot.
(d) Rhyme.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of action does Aristotle say occurs without "Recognition" or "Reversal of Situation"?

2. In art, Aristotle defines the medium as what?

3. What type of poetry does Aristotle say focuses on serious and important actions?

4. In order for a plot to be truly effective in achieving the desired emotional response from its readers or audience, Aristotle says that the poet must do what?

5. What does Aristotle identify as the foundation of good poetry writing?

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